Wine By The Mile. A motorhomers personal choice.

[Parrot Face]

Ive got a few friends in the wine business and I'm lucky to get to a few tasting events. I'm not an expert but like a good bottle of red or the occasional white/rose. I'm trying not to be pretentious and would prefer to stay within low to medium budget (Lidl and Aldi mainly). Travelling in the motorhome I come across some good wines so thought I'd add them to my blog to see what others think. Here's the link..

Wines by the Mile. A motorhomers personal choice.

For those of us who can't resist a good buy here are two reds presently on sale in Lidl Spain Fina La Cruz Reserva 2017 (DO Ribera del Due...

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[The Wino]

We visited Ribero del Duero a few years ago good wines. We do a wine tasting for the local U3a funnily enough it's tonight. We're doing wine/ food pairings. Nothing poncy aimed at people who want to know a bit about wine but not swank off about how much they've spent!

 

[Itsmcb]

Great Idea, I enjoy reading the blogs I find on Fun. The wine reviews would be a good reason to revisit. Do you have a link to the beginning of your blog please.

 

[Parrot Face]

Great Idea, I enjoy reading the blogs I find on Fun. The wine reviews would be a good reason to revisit. Do you have a link to the beginning of your blog please.

The blog has been going for over 10 yrs. Its quite detailed and boring at times despite my attempts to try to make it interesting. Its a bit upside down with most pages starting at the bottom and moving upwards. On the rt hand side are the dates of entries and places viisted.
I appreciate your interest

Phil & Barbs "Lightning Tours."

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[Emmit]

Not exactly off topic but, for those heading down to Spain, have a try at this one.
I've found it in little shops but Mercadona has it every time.
When I last bought some this year it was 1.90 euro for a 1 litre bottle.

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[Parrot Face]

Is it made by the same company that makes "Elegless"?

 

[nicholsong]

The OP mentioned Lidl and Aldi. I can only speak of Lidl, and in Poland, but I have had experience over several years that when we find a wine there that we like it lasts for a few weeks or months and then disappears, so that we have to switch to another wine, then for the same thing to happen again.

Also the wines they substitute seem to be going down in quality.

Do others experience the same in other countries?

 

[Two of usI]

While we are travelling thro' France ( especially N.W. ) there are chain of shops called 'NOZ' (you can pick up the stores on their website) its basically an end of line chain, but, some of the wine they sell is so good and cheap ( not all) you will often see the locals buy 2/3 separate bottles, out to the car park and have a taste..... the ones they like...... back in and but a box !!!

 

[Parrot Face]

I have no problem with Lidl or Aldi wines. I personally prefer Lidl and genuinely believe the quality is improving. The UK stores have weekend wine offers. A chianti reserva dropped to £4.40 and they were selling 6 bottles of a good Italian white for £20. All my wine sales mates took advantage of these.

The OP mentioned Lidl and Aldi. I can only speak of Lidl, and in Poland, but I have had experience over several years that when we find a wine there that we like it lasts for a few weeks or months and then disappears, so that we have to switch to another wine, then for the same thing to happen again.

Also the wines they substitute seem to be going down in quality.

Do others experience the same in other countries?

R

 

[nicholsong]

While we are travelling thro' France ( especially N.W. ) there are chain of shops called 'NOZ' (you can pick up the stores on their website) its basically an end of line chain, but, some of the wine they sell is so good and cheap ( not all) you will often see the locals buy 2/3 separate bottles, out to the car park and have a taste..... the ones they like...... back in and but a box !!!

When in the MH we have often done CP tasting, especially when we did not recognise the particular wines on offer. Some went into the cooking store!

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[Itsmcb]

I have no problem with Lidl or Aldi wines. I personally prefer Lidl and genuinely believe the quality is improving. The UK stores have weekend wine offers. A chianti reserva dropped to £4.40 and they were selling 6 bottles of a good Italian white for £20. All my wine sales mates took advantage of these.

R

I'm not sure we get these same offers in Wales, I've certainly not seen a 6 for £20 offer on any wine, I think there is now a legal minimum price for alcoholic drinks, another excellent idea from our devolved government

 

[The Wino]

I have no problem with Lidl or Aldi wines. I personally prefer Lidl and genuinely believe the quality is improving. The UK stores have weekend wine offers. A chianti reserva dropped to £4.40 and they were selling 6 bottles of a good Italian white for £20. All my wine sales mates took advantage of these.

R

I think that's the same chianti reserva that we tried and went back and bought a load.

 

[Parrot Face]

I think that's the same chianti reserva that we tried and went back and bought a load.

Yes it's a good value wine. In Italy last year. Lidl dropped the price. Worked out £2 a bottle. Like you loaded up.

 

[nicholsong]

I'm not sure we get these same offers in Wales, I've certainly not seen a 6 for £20 offer on any wine, I think there is now a legal minimum price for alcoholic drinks, another excellent idea from our devolved government

I assume you are 'Chapel' then.

 

[Itsmcb]

I assume you are 'Chapel' then.

Haha, I think the Wales' first minister' might be.

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[Stealaway]

I prefer the Wine by the Gallon approach.
E. Leclerc Supermarkets

 

[Parrot Face]

I prefer the Wine by the Gallon approach.
E. Leclerc Supermarkets


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When we started going to France in the 70s a lot of supermarkets had vats of wine where you filled your own bottles. Decent drinkable plonk. Wondered when they might return but not seen then in Leclerc

 

[John Barrett]

Mercadona: 'The Guvnor' at €2.49!

 

[Parrot Face]

If you are in Spain at the moment and like anic refreshing Chardonnay then check this great deal out.http://lightningtours.blogspot.com/2022/05/wines-by-mile.html?m=1

 

[Parrot Face]

Wines by the Mile

Another good wine at a great reduction in the supermarket Masymas. Reduced from 5.69 e to 2.84e. Offer ends 14th of May so get your skates o...

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[RowleyBirkinQC]

Mercadona: 'The Guvnor' at €2.49!

Meanwhile, back in Blighty…

The Guv'nor, Spain

We asked some of our most prized winemakers working in Spain to make the best wines possible – no rules, no restrictions, no red tape. The Guv'nor collection was their answer. Made from Tempranillo grapes picked from their favourite vineyards across Spain, it’s a crowd-pleasing wine designed to...

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[steve69]

I like a good whine like anyone else. But I do wonder sometimes what's in the cheap plonk that you see everywhere. Apparently a lot of is shipped in concentrated form and then re-diluted in the UK and then bottled with some fancy label. God knows what E-numbers are also shoved in. Yes, it tastes OK, but my hangovers vary in intensity regardless of quantity drunk. And I'm sure it's not the alcohol doing it.

 

[John Barrett]

Meanwhile, back in Blighty…

The Guv'nor, Spain

We asked some of our most prized winemakers working in Spain to make the best wines possible – no rules, no restrictions, no red tape. The Guv'nor collection was their answer. Made from Tempranillo grapes picked from their favourite vineyards across Spain, it’s a crowd-pleasing wine designed to...

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Outrageous. They cannot say the price is due to UK tax!

 

[Parrot Face]

Mercadona: 'The Guvnor' at €2.49!

Youre not the first person who's recommended this wine to me. Must be something in it.

 

[The Wino]

Outrageous. They cannot say the price is due to UK tax!

£2.23 duty per bottle then vat on the whole amount. So 2.49 euros works about ££2.12 plus duty £4.35 plus vat makes it £ 5.25. With a bit on for shipping plus the vat on that there's not as much difference as it first appears to the£6.99 rate.

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[RobbyMClark]

Mercadona: 'The Guvnor' at €2.49!

Get me some pleeeease.

Meanwhile, back in Blighty…

The Guv'nor, Spain

We asked some of our most prized winemakers working in Spain to make the best wines possible – no rules, no restrictions, no red tape. The Guv'nor collection was their answer. Made from Tempranillo grapes picked from their favourite vineyards across Spain, it’s a crowd-pleasing wine designed to...

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Went to a wine tasting party
That was the best one there - good stuff - bad price

 

[Parrot Face]

Torre Oria Viñedo Antiguo. 3 euros from mercadona. Made from the bobal grape, and old established vines in the Valencia region. This wine was recommended to me by a guy who could never remember its name. Personally I found this a bit sweet with a shorter after taste. It's forgetfulness is quite contagious.

The Guvnor. 2.60 euros from Mercadona. A Tempranillo blend with grapes taken from a number of regions. I've had loads of recommendations about this wine but was always put off by the name. Reminded me of Paul Ince, who called himself the "guvnor" but bottled out when it came to penalty shoot outs. This however has a very mild kick to it. Is lacking in body and was far too sweet for me. Some may like it's smooth gentle taste and it's impossible to argue against its price if that's what you like but to me it failed to step up to the mark. Again a limited after taste.

 

[The Wino]

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Torre Oria Viñedo Antiguo. 3 euros from mercadona. Made from the bobal grape, and old established vines in the Valencia region. This wine was recommended to me by a guy who could never remember its name. Personally I found this a bit sweet with a shorter after taste. It's forgetfulness is quite contagious.

The Guvnor. 2.60 euros from Mercadona. A Tempranillo blend with grapes taken from a number of regions. I've had loads of recommendations about this wine but was always put off by the name. Reminded me of Paul Ince, who called himself the "guvnor" but bottled out when it came to penalty shoot outs. This however has a very mild kick to it. Is lacking in body and was far too sweet for me. Some may like it's smooth gentle taste and it's impossible to argue against its price if that's what you like but to me it failed to step up to the mark. Again a limited after taste.

I think the guvnor is a bit "jammy" like 19 crimes. Ok for glugging.

 

[Parrot Face]

Wines by the Mile.

Rosé Mezquiriz 2020. DO Navarra Remember when wine first started to be noticed on our supermarket shelves back in the 70s,. One was the infa...

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Today a review of a cheap tasty Rose and a classy white

 

[The Wino]

Wines by the Mile.

Rosé Mezquiriz 2020. DO Navarra Remember when wine first started to be noticed on our supermarket shelves back in the 70s,. One was the infa...

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Today a review of a cheap tasty Rose and a classy white

We used to really like the marques de riscal rueda but it kept going up in price! They have a very impressive winery with a distinctive hotel in rioja

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